The Yellow Barn hosts family friendly dance party to raise funds

The Yellow Barn in Ann Arbor will host a kick off fundraising event from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday for its new Community Supported Culture program.

The public is invited to The Yellow Barn, 416 W. Huron, for a family friendly dance party.

“Dance for the Barn” will feature DJs Matthew Altruda from Tree Town Sound, Nicole Myint, Luiz Mota and Moon Juju. The event will also feature dance performances, art, massages and coffee from Roos Roast.

“Dance for the Barn is a kick off for CSC and it’s basically a mix between a dance-a-thon and a dance party,” Altruda said. “The point is to raise money and get the word out about the space and what it has to offer the community. Regardless of if people can make a donation, we want people to come out and see The Yellow Barn.”

Acting as a community building for more than 20 years, The Yellow Barn has launched CSC, a program which promises weekly visual, performing and literary arts events.

“This event is a great way to get people to come out and enjoy the space, see what it’s about and have some fun,” Altruda said. “It’s an opportunity to get the community together and support The Yellow Barn at the same time.”

Admission is free. Donations between $5 and $25 are suggested and will be collected at the door.

Chelsea Hoedl is an intern reporter for The Ann Arbor News. She can be reached at choedl@mlive.com.